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V29 LAN

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,164 mi
Last recorded120,164 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 LAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 120,164 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 114,052 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,590 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 108,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,672 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 106,672 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only brake could inadvertently release (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 101,298 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 99,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2018 99,794 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,633 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 96,119 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,154 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 91,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,546 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 88,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 87,500 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 87,500 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 19 May 2012 85,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 85,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 83,468 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 83,468 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 21 May 2010 81,389 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2010 81,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 78,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2009 78,398 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2008 72,702 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 61,965 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 61,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 53,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2006 53,779 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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V29 LAN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 113,240 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V29 LAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V29 LAN registered?

V29 LAN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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